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# Optical Test Specialist

- **Company:** Job Impulse
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Unit Testing, Hardware Design
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ee3629324a9e85b

## About the Role

* High school diploma or equivalency certificate
 * 7+ years of experience working on opto-mechanical or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
 * Familiarity with handling optical equipment and cleaning techniques
 * Deep knowledge of the safe operation of vacuum, thermal, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
 * Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
 * Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
 * Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions, * Associate degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
 * 9+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex opto-mechanical components
 * Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment
 * Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
 * Experience building and operating TVAC chambers

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

## Description

As an Optical Test Specialist at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of opto-mechanical component testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company., * Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability opto-mechanical components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies

 * Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
 * Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing
 * Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition
 * Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary
 * Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment
 * Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards
 * Provide training and guidance to other technicians


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